Dog Bite Injuries 

The State of Washington makes the owner of a dog strictly liable for dog bites. http://www.dogbitelaw.com.

The state of Washington has a dog bite statute that is favorable to dog bite victims. The law makes the owner of the dog strictly liable for dog bites. Additionally, anyone who harbors, keeps or is negligent with a dog can be held liable for injuries caused by the dog. Washington dog bite law generally protects landlords from liability for canine-inflicted injuries, however, unless the landlord is a keeper or harborer of the dog.Revised Code of Washington, section 16.08.040

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